Tag: reading

“This third I will bring into the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on my name and I will answer them; I will say, ‘They are my people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’”- Zechariah 13:1 Kay Arthur says, “The Refiner’s fire is… Continue reading As Silver Refined

So my latest book to review is Live Loved, Experiencing God’s Presence in Everyday Life. It is a devotional by Max Lucado that I requested from BookSneeze and I have to say I love it. I love devotionals, they help me start my day off in the Lord’s presence, and that is always a good… Continue reading Live Loved by Max Lucado

“Marriage is fabulously hard.” That’s one of the first statements that John & Stasi Eldredge make about marriage, and they just get more real from there. They don’t sugarcoat things in Love & War, they tell it like it is, and it’s not easy. Throughout the book they discuss their own marriage, with honesty and… Continue reading Love & War by John and Stasi Eldredge

90 Days of God’s Goodness is a book of reminders that God is in control. The subtitle is, Daily Reflections That Shine Light on Personal Darkness. What a true statement! People often think that becoming a Christian means your life will suddenly become hunky-dorey, full of nothing but happiness and joy. Any Christian who is… Continue reading 90 Days of God’s Goodness by Randy Alcorn

As I’ve said before, I love Max Lucado books. Therefore be warned, I have a pre-conceived notion about what any of his books will be like. That being said, here we go… “These are difficult days in our world’s history. 1.75 billion people are desperately poor, natural disasters are gouging entire nations, and economic uncertainty… Continue reading Out Live Your Life by Max Lucado

Between a Rock and a Grace Place by Carol Kent (Zondervan) From bestselling author Carol Kent comes a riveting journey of facing the impassible obstacles of life and discovering the last thing ever expected—the sweet spot of grace. Carol Kent and her husband, Gene, are now living what some would call a heartbreaking life—their son,… Continue reading Between a Rock and a Grace Place, by Carol Kent

Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior & my God. Psalm 42:5 Not sure what to write about tonight. I could pick any one of several topics, and have even had a couple suggested to me, but I just… Continue reading Not sure…